US Bridges

RM 1061 over Tecovas Creek

Good

Potter County, Texas · 4.6 MI N of FM 2381 · Structure no. 041880124502016

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,215
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 1061 over Tecovas Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RM 1061 over Tecovas Creek in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,215 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,920 by 2033. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 1061
CrossesTecovas Creek
Location4.6 MI N of FM 2381
RouteState Highway 1061
CountyPotter County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.3343, -102.08346
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,215 (2020)
Projected traffic2,920 by 2033
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RM 1061 over Tecovas Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 1061 over Tecovas Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does RM 1061 over Tecovas Creek carry?

About 3,215 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is RM 1061 over Tecovas Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RM 1061 over Tecovas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.